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lagunatic
May 21, 2026Guide
Orbi app - Network Map changes?
Feels like a really dumb question, but I can't find another thread exactly discussing this. Everything works just fine either way the iOS Orbi app displays, this is just a curiosity question: I ...
CrimpOn
May 21, 2026Guru - Experienced User
As you probably realize, the "Daisy Chain" pattern reduces performance because every data packet passing through the intermediate satellite must take up WiFi air time twice (once for each hop). Enough to notice? maybe not.
Fortunately, Orbi satellites that use WiFi connection are portable and easily moved. it might be interesting to experiment with moving the satellites around a bit to see if you can get them to consistently connect directly to the router, while not creating any undesirable gaps in WiFi coverage. Any unit that is "up against a wall" is sending a lot of coverage out of the building.
- lagunaticMay 22, 2026Guide
Yes, will definiely give re-postioning a go. Thanks for replying!